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On September 5, 2012, my staff will be available to assist you with casework at the Mid-Continent Public Library, Red Bridge Branch 11140 Locust St. Kansas City, Missouri.
Congressman Cleaver announced today that $250,000 in federal grants for youth substance abuse prevention efforts that will benefit his constituents in Lee’s Summit and Kansas City, Missouri. The grants are administered under the Drug-Free Communities Support Program (DFC) by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Kansas City – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, toured the food pantry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 40th and Main in Kansas City. While this was not the first time the Congressman has visited this location, organizers and those involved in the massive effort to feed the hungry, expressed concern about status of the Farm Bill and how it could hurt area residents.
Kansas City – Leaders from the Metropolitan Community College, area businesses and social organizations thanked Missouri Fifth District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, today for his support in helping the unemployed and underemployed find work.
"I am very pleased the USDA has listened to our request for help, and has designated all counties in Missouri's Fifth District as disaster areas," said Congressman Cleaver. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has designated all 114 counties as primary natural disaster areas.
"We the People: A Look Inside Congress" is a half-day bi-partisan seminar designed to provide young adults with an inside look at the realities of Congress and the legislative process. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-03) will share their experiences as members of the U.S. House of Representatives.